Milesight make two things: IP cameras and NVRs, and cellular routers designed to connect them. The UR series of CCTV routers is specifically targeted at video surveillance installers - and if you're already using Milesight cameras, the integration via MilesightVPN makes remote access genuinely straightforward.
Milesight UR32S - Compact CCTV Router
The UR32S is Milesight's compact CCTV router for 4G LTE connectivity. Global Cat 4 4G with multi-carrier network support, automated failover between Ethernet and cellular, and a stateful firewall with VPN support (IPsec, OpenVPN, GRE, L2TP, PPTP, DMVPN). The NXP industrial-grade processor and IP30-rated metal housing enable operation from -40 to +70 degrees C. Compact form factor for tight installations.
Milesight UR35 - Industrial CCTV Router
The UR35 is the industrial-grade step up from the UR32S. Dual SIM slots, multiple Ethernet ports, serial ports for legacy device integration, DIN rail mounting option. For demanding CCTV deployments in harsh environments - plant rooms, outdoor cabinets, transport installations. Wider operating temperature range and expanded I/O options compared to the UR32S.
MilesightVPN - What It Is and Why It Matters
MilesightVPN is an on-premises VPN platform designed specifically for Milesight CCTV routers. It lets you establish a VPN connection between your management server and remote Milesight routers without configuring complex VPN infrastructure. One-stop remote access to all your CCTV sites through a single platform.
For installers managing multiple sites, this is a significant operational advantage. You're not managing individual port-forwarded IP addresses for each site - you're managing a VPN mesh. Each router connects back to your MilesightVPN server and you access all sites through one interface.
Important: MilesightVPN requires a dedicated server (on-premises or cloud-hosted) to act as the VPN hub. Routerstore.com can advise on server requirements. For simpler single-site installs, standard port forwarding with a fixed IP SIM is perfectly adequate.
Milesight vs Teltonika for CCTV
| Criteria | Milesight UR32S | Teltonika RUT901 |
|---|---|---|
| Primary market | CCTV / Video surveillance | General IoT / M2M |
| UK availability | Good | Excellent |
| Remote management | MilesightVPN (on-prem) | RMS Cloud |
| VPN options | IPsec, OpenVPN, L2TP | IPsec, OpenVPN, WireGuard |
| Dual SIM | No (UR32S) | Yes |
| Firmware community | Smaller | Very large |
| IP30 housing | Yes | Plastic (RUT901) |
| SNMP support | v1/v2c/v3 | v1/v2c/v3 |
| Best for | Milesight camera ecosystems | Mixed or Hikvision sites |
The full comparison is in our Teltonika vs Milesight guide. Short version: if you're installing Milesight cameras, use a Milesight router and MilesightVPN. If you're using Hikvision or a mixed ecosystem, Teltonika is the more flexible choice.